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Bat (Fruit)
Pteropodidae
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About
Fruit bats, also known as flying foxes, are large bats that play a crucial role in pollination and seed dispersal. They are the only mammals capable of sustained flight.
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forests worldwide
Diet
Frugivorous - primarily fruits, nectar, and pollen
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Fun Facts
- Some fruit bats have wingspans of up to 6 feet.
- They navigate using sight and smell rather than echolocation.
- Fruit bats can live up to 30 years in captivity.
Conservation
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